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Coreopsis pubescens

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis pubescens is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow flowers during late spring to early autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Coreopsis pubescens . Coreopsis pubescens is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Coreopsis pubescens will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.